When does my child have Library? Flexible Scheduling

In our library we use a flexible scheduling model for our upper grade classes.   Flexible scheduling is an alternative to a rigid weekly schedule. With a flexible schedule library or research skills are taught in tandem with the content of the teachers.  Some weeks, grade 3-5 classes can come twice/week; during other weeks, a class may not come at all.  In addition to whole-class visits, the library provides "open checkout" twice daily for children to come independently to exchange library books.   This slide show (esp. pages 11-18) shows the benefits of a flexible scheduling model in the library.

Flexible Scheduling from Nerine Chalmers